Sector News

Highlighting AdvantAge Ontario media activity and member “good news” stories from across the province.

Media contact: Debbie Humphreys, Senior Director, Corporate and Public Affairs, 905.851.8821 x 233

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Releases

AdvantAge Ontario News,Sector News
April 6, 2020

An Open Letter to Those with a Family Member in Seniors' Care Settings

It is a difficult time for all of us with non-stop news about COVID-19. Processing the mass amount of information about the pandemic and identifying what is true are challenging. It is also emotional seeing stories about long-term care homes and reti
News Releases
September 20, 2019

Funding Extension a Welcomed Response to Long Term Care Pressures

The Government of Ontario took a big step forward in their efforts to change long term care in Ontario for the better with today’s announcement that the province is extending the High Wage Transition Fund and the Structural Compliance Fund while it w
News Releases
July 31, 2019

Long Term Care Homes Inquiry Releases Final Report

Earlier today, the Honourable Eileen E. Gillese released the much-awaited Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry Report, which provides 91 recommendations for the long term care sector.
News Releases
June 21, 2019

AdvantAge Ontario Welcomes New Minister of Long-Term Care

AdvantAge Ontario CEO, Lisa Levin, welcomes the appointment of Merrilee Fullerton as Ontario’s new Minister of Long-Term Care.
February 16, 2017

February 16, 2017: Ontario Must Make Seniors a Priority